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The Commission through the Certificates Unit awards Professional Certificates comprised of the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management, Executive, Reserve Officer, Dispatcher, and Records Supervisor certificates for individuals appointed by agencies in the POST Program. These respective certificates recognize achievement in education, training, and experience. The purpose of the program is to raise the level of competence of law enforcement personnel and to foster cooperation between the Commission, agencies, organizations, jurisdictions, and individuals.

The POST Certificates Unit is responsible for processing all POST Professional Certificate requests. All procedures for certificate issuance, including eligibility requirements, are outlined in the POST Administrative Manual (PAM) and detailed in Section F – Certificates (doc) and Section H – Reserve Officers (doc).

POST awards the following professional certificates:

Peace Officer Certificates

Non Peace Officer Certificates

Questions about the POST Professional Certificate Program may be directed to the Certificates Unit at 916.227.4253 or by email at certificates@post.ca.gov.

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